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[wetdrip]

Toolstation > Hand Tools > Soldering Torches & Accessories > Piezo Ignition Turbo Torch

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

looks very similar to the superfire 2

 

[Best]

Looks even more similar to the monument torch & perhaps IS the same.
I have a brand new monument as a spare torch, just incase my Surefire 2 fails suddenly.
i have tried it once & the flame is great, but the body feels a bit cheaper build than a Surefire.
Monument torch was slightly cheaper than Toolstation price.
i will compare my Monument to the Toolstation photo & let you know.

 

[Paulplumb]

Sorry don't know. However my old torch was the Super fire 2. I replaced it with this extreme turbo torch after using my mates. Its mustard. You can find them on the bay for 65 quid. Worth paying a little extra for IMO

Toolstation > Hand Tools > Soldering Torches & Accessories > Extreme Turbo Torch

 

[snowhead]

Cheaper on ebay;

GoSystem QP8088H Quick Pro Auto Power Gas Blow Torch | eBay

They come up for less than the above sometimes, mine was £23 posted.

Got 1.
Haven't used it much.

Seems good for a fully auto for the money.

 

[Best]

Does seem identical to the Monument torch, now that I have taken a look at mine.

 

[PlumbersMate]

Don't buy it! Bought one and didn't realise it was leaking gas whenever connected to the bottles went through a bottle of Mapp in one day lol

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

its rubbish,had one for a bit it was cack get the SF2

 

[village idiot]

I have THREE torches. Two SF2 and another one I started out with. Why 3? If I have an assistant and their torch is craarp or they claim not to have one. Also, in case one fails. BTW, I always try and ensure I have at least TWO gas cylinders. Never know when you will need a replacement

 

[newcastle phill]

Dont know about that tool but have used the company.
Good place to deal with

 

[antdad]

It does look like the Monument 3450 to me which is a really solid torch imo but can be had for less, think I paid £30 off fleabay for mine.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monument-3450-3450G-Gas-Torch/dp/B004P2XC0O

 

[PlumbersMate]

Using Bernzomatic ATM very good torch IMOIMO

 

[tolly]

Bernzomatic Propane & Mapp Gas Trigger-Start Brazing Torch | Torches & Kits | NoLinkingToThis

Just get this, this is a superfire 2 just with different branding. Rothenberger don't make there own tools as far as I know, they just rebrand other manufacturers stuff, i.e the superfire 2.

The only difference is that its fitted with a swirl flame tip.

 

[thorn]

Just ordered one of the ones from toolstation, my superfire2 is on it's last legs so don't like the idea of getting caught out on a job! Mind you don't want to throw away my current one - we have history

 

[buckley plumb]

I am sick of the thread going on my superfire 2 s . I remove the bottle as instructions say and the thread eventualy wears out I have emailed Rothenberg but they never respond I get through one every 12 months.

 

[gasmanrob]

Speak to Raymond about his vulcane express little bit more expensive then the torches listed but looks a well thought out bit of kit

 

[Ermintrude]

Never worn out threads on robo and always take it off when putting in can

 

[buckley plumb]

2nd one to do this it pops off the bottle at times

 

[Ermintrude]

U do know u have to rotate on threaded unions not push fit? I would contact sales rep. We had some bottles leaking he replaced case and gave us multi tools, torch refurb kits and some other tat to apologise

 

[Aquazone]

I've had one of the Superfire threads go as well. Had a spare in garage I bought from a DIYer off a carboot for a tenner.

 

[tolly]

I just leave the gas bottle on the torch at the end of the day, I know they say to take it off when your not using it, I presume to prolong life of seals but ive never had a problem, I just screw the gas valve down on the back after ive finished.

 

[julesverne]

Got 2 superfire between me and apprentice they are great pieces of kit.
TBH its the only torch ive have ever used so have nothing to compare against.

 

[buckley plumb]

i had a turbo torch years ago liked that

 

[Chris F]

My bro uses a bernzomatic, says it's the same as his superfire2

 

[stratplus]

I just leave the gas bottle on the torch at the end of the day, I know they say to take it off when your not using it, I presume to prolong life of seals but ive never had a problem, I just screw the gas valve down on the back after ive finished.

Me too

 

[helpsy]

Me too

My bro uses a bernzomatic, says it's the same as his superfire2

Chris F your profile pick looks a bit like Dickie Davis from World of Sport!

 

[Chris F]

Chris F your profile pick looks a bit like Dickie Davis from World of Sport!

Lol yeah he does its Matt Berry. Very funny comedian, it's from a series called "toast of london"

 

[Ermintrude]

One of lads bought monument one it was returned after few days due to being cacckapoo

 

[buckley plumb]

should not have mentioned my torch the bottle blew off today damn thread gone